Its Unpleasant, But You Were Created To Stand It All

Its Unpleasant, But You Were Created To Stand It All
Genesis 29:1-30

Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east. 2 And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth. 3 And thither were all the flocks gathered: and they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the well's mouth in his place. 4 And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we. 5 And he said unto them, Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? And they said, We know him. 6 And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep. 7 And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them. 8 And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well's mouth; then we water the sheep.

9 And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them. 10 And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother. 11 And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept. 12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran and told her father. 13 And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings [1] of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. 14 And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space [2] of a month


Although you find yourselves in hard places, don't allow people to make you think that with your great skills and abilities you will not have to endure unpleasant environments, people or experiences. Your skills are not why you are where you are. But they will help you get to where God wants to take you. Jacob had no idea that things would turn out the way that they did. He had even negotiated a contract and still didn't get the things as he thought he should. It actually got downright ugly and awkward. The environment wasn't what we would recommend for any normal human. In fact any psychologist would say to get out of that toxic situation. But when you are on an assignment for God and you want to please Him, you don't do what you think is best for you, even though it looks like all hell is breaking loose. You call on Him for further instruction or direction in the matter. The circumstances doesn't look good at all and after all you are well qualified, perhaps over qualified for this job. And your experiences are far too many to count in this area of expertise. Sometimes you may have to endure places that others won't even go. And it's not because you are not smart or it is not because you haven't been equipped. But it is because you are willing to wait on God's promises there in an unpleasant place and you understand that you are created to stand it all.
Some of you are experiencing very hard places. But hold on to your position that you have right now. Try not to get weary or distracted. I know it's unpleasant, the stench, the residue of filth and grime; a hard place. Know that God has strategically placed you where you are and it has nothing to do with what you know. Let me encourage you for remaining in the position that you are in right now. You are actually very smart. Least you get the big head. It still has nothing to do with you. Jacob served 7 + 7 years and then gave more. And when he got the woman he desired, she couldn't bare children. He watched the woman that he didn't desire have four sons. And his wife had zero. But God You said to go to this place and You said to do this thing. And it is not working or coming together at all. Have I missed you? You want to throw in the towel. You can't take this anymore. You quit.
You have all of this unpleasantness.
You are standing back watching someone seemingly do the things that you thought were for you. They seem to be riding on cloud nine. And it looks like your stuff that they are carrying with them. But don't be deceived. The enemy wants you to think that he has taken your stuff or idea or your job or position. It's unpleasant, but you were created to stand it all. Satan has no power, he can only mock you or copy what he sees. And he can never have dominion over you. He has to submit to the "Master", God who works through you, who gives you power, knowledge and wisdom in places and things that Satan will never understand. The Word of God says that He will show you things that they'd wish to see or reveal mysteries that only He can unfold. They might pull out policy and procedures or customs and traditions that they only follow in that unpleasant place. This is how we do things around here and you have to follow the rules. But just hold on because your enemy will see that if it had not been for you, some of the blessings that they are experiencing would not be. They will even ask you to stay, because they know now that they are being blessed because of your relationship with God. They will offer you top pay and accommodations as well to be around so that they can continue to see the hand of God keep them afloat. But you obey the voice of God and take only as He has instructed. Yeah it's still unpleasant, but you were created to stand it all. He is still Great and Mighty and the plans that He has for your future are immeasurable. You can't even imagine.
There will be naysayers, accusers and those who blame and say that you don't deserve it. And that it's not yours to even take. But because you obeyed and stayed in those decaying places of unpleasantness God will reward you greatly.

But God ! . . . . . . .

He sees where you are and the people that you are having to deal with, (foul characters) don't worry; you will get what God has promised you, plus some.
(Endure)

When We Share Sincerely . . .

When We Share Sincerely . . .
We can reach others right where they are.

Written By Alethea J. Brown

B4 I say goodnight.
Someone shared this title with me, "Starbucks Saved My Life." We never know where we might end up or who we will meet. There are "surprises", "suddenlies", "oh My Gods", "serendipity(s)" everywhere. People are experiencing them each moment of the day.
The moments don't have an identity, although they do manifest similar characteristics of the human.
They warm hearts, create smiles and change lives; they light the room even.
The moments even open up locked places that were meant to be protected and treasured forever. But now, they have very little value to us anymore. Yet, they still have a significance in our former lives (the past).
Thank you FB Friends and whatever you do, don’t stop sharing with your hearts, we never know when our moment will come.

Love and Gratitude,

Yours Truly,
Alethea J. Brown

p.s. You really do have a Master Key to my heart . . . because every time you share its opens up and I smile again and again.

Listen to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBvW2Uuph

Miss Brown's Book Nook

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Miss Brown's Book Nook

"From Kinder to College"

Written By Alethea J. Brown

Illustrated By Deirdre S. Brown

The Moment is almost here.

Coming Soon . . .

Miss Brown's Book Nook

"From Kinder to College"

By Alethea J. Brown

A Refreshing Place . . . The Oasis Isaiah 40:28-31

A Refreshing Place . . . The Oasis

Isaiah 40:28-31

If He is the Living Word, then there will never be any (hunger) for ANYTHING. What do you need?
What do you want?
Then why act in desperation, as if there is no Provision. Hold on and keep your eye on The Redeemer, Provider, The Rich Ruler, Awesome God, Faithful Father who always takes care of His Daughter and His Grandchildren.
Fret not yourselves because of evil, for it will be soon be cut off. And you will be in a place and wondering, "How I got over? ) Rejoice there is an Outstretched Hand that is Able to exceedingly above all that we can ask or think!

Yes God !!

Single Moms we need help in all these daily tasks ~ But there is none like the Hand of the Almighty who comes strong to our aid. Reach out to Him with your heart asking Him to heal those places where we were wronged. Let's ask Him to help us in the areas when we hurt someone.
His Strength can lift you up from Low Places, reach and take you to His High Places, keep you from harm when danger is near. We have the Best Help, although a mate seems better, "They that wait shall renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31)." There is a refreshing needed before you get into a new (place or relationships with people). There is no one who can wine and dine you like our Father.

Daddy's Girls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyTYEeZdhK8

Coming Soon !!!!!

Miss Brown's Book Nook

"From Kinder To College"

Wriiten by Alethea J. Brown

Ilustrated by Deirdre S. Brown

This book is to encourage small children to think about college.

What college will I go to when I graduate?

A familiar tune that all children should be singing and dancing to.

Creating steps towards college and looking foward to their dreams. When you tell a child that they are college material and they can accomplish their dreams,

it starts the rebuilding of a new nation.

Miss Brown's Book Nook

will only create stories that will encourage children to play while learning. A very important key to forming successful communnity leaders, compassionate citizens, entrepreneurs and employees.

Leaders are born, so you should nurture them with empowerment.

This book will be available soon.

Thanks,

Alethea J. Brown, Author

God, You Know Me And That Is All That Matters

God, You Know Me And That Is All That Matters

Did you want to impress someone?
Don't bother, it won't even matter.
God has everything under His control.
He understands exactly what we are, who we are, what we need, where we should live, and all the unnecessary details.
Being who you are is not difficult, it ought to come natural.
The mask, facades, all the coverings will be removed and the real person will be revealed.
So don't hide, instead shine.
Who you are has been determined by God, and it's good, as long as He is in control of the developmental process.
So there is no need to hide, God is watching every move you make and every step that you take.
He is there.

Psalm 139

¹O lord, You have searched me, and known me.

²You know my down sitting and mine uprising, You understand my thoughts afar off.

³You compasses my path and my lying down, and You are acquainted with all my ways.

⁴For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, You know it altogether.

⁵You have beset me behind and before, and laid Your Hand on me.

⁶Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

⁷Whither I go from Your Spirit? or whither I flee from Your Presence?

⁸If I ascend up into heaven, You are there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.

⁹If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

¹⁰Even there shall Your Hand lead me, and Your Right Hand shall hold me.

¹¹If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

¹²The darkness hides not from You; but the night shines as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to You.

¹³For You have possessed my reins: You have covered me in my mother's womb.

¹⁴I will praise You; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Your Works; and that my soul knows right well.

My Floral Arrangement

Thanksgiving Dinner arrangement that I created. I had the opportunity to meet two lovely ladies at Garden Ridge Pottery during the weekend. They both spent a nice amount of time helping me to select the flowers, and stuff.
It turned out really nice.

Special shout out to Corliss and a lil lady I'm naming "Gayle" .
created.

Yours Truly,

Alethea J. Brown

P.S. Post your comments, I'd like your feedback, or post your holiday decorations.

MUSIC
M.essages U.sed S.pecifically I.n C.risis

Have you ever been in a crisis, and all of a sudden you could hear a favorite tune?
It must have been an angel that whispered the song.
The message is clear to me in the song. Each sentence, every note, the melody was created for this moment in time. And now I am singing instead of worrying. How wonderful was it that a writer sat down and followed his heart and now it is healing mine. The place or time that it was penned is insignificant, but every note, bar, the key, and all the words were written just for me. There were tough times, but I thank God for the messages that were used specifically for me in crisis.
A writer wrote, It Is Well; when peace like a river attended my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, He has taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul. It is the peace and certainty that surrounds me during difficult times, while singing this song, that encourages patience, comfort and the reassurance that everything would be okay. There has always been a message for my crisis, they were already experienced and well written.
Sing, hum, whistle even if it is way out of tune, then comes the "Son", to heal whatever hurts.

Yours Truly,

Alethea J Brown

Joy . . . With You In Mind

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 16:11

Joy . . . With You In Mind

I can't resist the opportunity to encourage you to find a place of joy.
There are so many things that we could find that we
could be sad about.
But I rejoice today, because
God loves us so much.

Find a place of joy, before the holidays begin.
Create each day with your heart, in spite of your circumstances.
Embrace your children with everything in you.
Give them your best, which is happiness.
They will remember that, and then the meal that you prepare with your hands.
Joy how do you define it?
What do you do to find it?
Where will you go, looking for it ?
It is where you are.
Share i t today !

Today I read an article by Martha Beck in O Magazine. It was about

"The Art of Perfect Timing".

We can't force it.

There is an ordained time for events to happen in our lives. And when we elect to honor our spirit
(or acknowledge) the Holy Spirit, things happen.

I say, "It's like
serendipity : )

Ooohhh, I love that feeling of relinquishing, letting go, and letting God.

(really letting God)

Great things happen.

Thanks
Yours Truly,

Alethea

Congratulations

Congratulations !!!

First, thank you all for joining in and being a part of a worthy cause,

Breast Cancer Awareness.

I am glad that we were able to spread a little joy.
All of you ladies were great, thanks for your encouragement, smiles, and comments,
they meant a lot.

And the

Winners

are

Regina Fetherson

and

Lisa Carroll

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Alethea J. Brown

Cancer Awareness and Giveaway

http://www.youtube.com/user/jazibabeez#p/a/u/0/QRNaajNKbUU

CANCER AWARENESS

Hello, I just wanted to take a moment and say,
"you are being thought of dear Cancer Survivors", and family to those who lost the battle.
There is so much emphasis during the month of October, but I understand that this is an everyday fight for you.

. . . Don't Wimp Out!
Isaiah 40:29-31

Fight with every fiber of your being.

I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and am asking God's Comfort, during your walk through.

Love,
Alethea

Marcia Dyson

Marcia Dyson

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Isaiah 64:6

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him

Now you are wearing Jimmy Choo,
Gucci
Prada,
Marc Jacobs
on your pretty manicured feet.
You Hold your head up high and not to see Him and His Glory,
but to avoid seeing those that might remind you of who you were,
as you step over them.
You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him
Your hands are delicate yes, and really pretty too.
You've chosen beautiful colors, and rich hues of paint, and have adorned your hands with bold jewelry.
But they are too precious to even reach for Him,
Massage Him,
Caress Him,
Hold Him,
in all of His Strength and Might.

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him
Your delicate lips are shaded with rich tones for a queen,
glistening with the shades of rubies, sapphires, diamonds, golds, and bronze.
And you don't say kind things to Him,
smile at Him,
call Him
talk to Him
laugh with Him
You won't even Kiss Him.

You Were Nothing, Until You Met Him
You were
Broken,
torn,
ragged,
hurt,
abused,
misused,
tattered
ashamed,
worthless,
and sad
nothing
until
you
met
Him.
But now you are
One with Him,
inspired,
restored,
refreshed,
Daughter of Destiny
rich,
princesses,
queens
fearfully and wonderfully made

All

from

nothing.
What A Creation !!!

Then Miriam the prophetess, sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Exodus 15:20

Will You Dance For Him?
You've already entered His Room,
waiting anxiously for His Arrival.
Your heart is beating fast, pulse racing, thoughts are rapid throughout your head;
you are waiting to dance for Him.
It's all new;
dancing before Him.
Which dance will you offer as a sacrifice ?
Will He love you more or at all?
Will you wave a banner of victory?
Or will you wear sackcloth of shame?
Will you run and jump as you praise His Awesome and Magnificent Name?

Every fiber of your existence is because of Him
You move and follow His Heart as a Master of Dance.
You sway and bow and bend toward to earth, like a palm in a storm
For every movement, He asks you for more and more.
Your hearts desire is to give Him all of you,
each time that He asks.
You know that you are no longer your own as you dance before Him,
dressed in your fine, white silks, and linens
You are as One Spirit, as you rush towards freedom in Him

Woman! You Dance !

Dance with everything that you've got
Go before Him and give Him your all
Offer Him a dance that is
daring,
powerful
bold
and beautiful
unashamed of who He has called you to be with Him.
A dance to
recover
uproot
refresh
fill up
to challenge
You are His and there will never be another like Him
Give Him
your all
your everything,

Dance Woman!

I command you to Dance before Him!

Dinner is ready

When Was The Last Time That You Let Him Touch You ?

For thus said the LORD of hosts, after his glory sent me to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye:

Zechariah 2:8

When was the last time that you let Him touch you?
When you wake up in the morning, and He reaches for you,
You are up and out of bed, attending to the things of the day
never looking back,
Now you are in the middle of your day
and He stops by for lunch, desiring to enjoy one intimate moment with you,
And you tell Him, while in a hurry, "I'm sorry, not today
I just don't have the time." "I have meetings, required deadlines and mandatory overtime."
He so loves you and
is wanting to touch you,
your mouth,
your hands,
your feet.

He wants to caress your heart,
gently rub your hair and your skin.
It reminds Him of the day you met,
the moment He first touched you.
He massaged and molded the tender most part of a man to create you,
And He has stood by your side all this time,
and you won't let Him touch you.
He wants your tenderness
He needs your heart
He savors the times,
that you've reached for Him
He is even better when you desire to touch Him
His masculine touch is what you've needed.
If you would only submit for just a moment to enjoy what He has created.
It's soothing,
It's loving,
It's tender
It's healing,
It's restoration,
It's healing,
It's relaxing
It's all you need as His woman,
He has created you to be sensitive to His touch,
It will make you new again.
Let Him touch you. . . right there.

"Does HE ignite a fire in you?" . . . HE should

Psalm 104

¹Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with Honor and Majesty.

²Who covers yourself with light as with a garment: who stretches out the heavens like a curtain:

³Who lays the beams of His chambers in the waters: who makes the clouds his chariot: who walks upon the wings of the wind:

⁴Who makes His angels spirits; His ministers a flaming fire:

⁵Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

Psalms 104 1-5
NKJV
Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He demands you to kneel and bow before Him in all of His Majesty and Glory to Honor Him?
Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He commands that you lay prostrate before Him in His Chamber of Prayer while He ministers to your broken and contrite heart?
Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He asks you to walk towards Him, with your eyes affixed on no one except Him, telling you that you are His and that forever He will reign as King in your life?

Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He hides you in the cleft of a rock, to protect you and fight on your behalf like a soldier in a great army?
Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He leans down in all of His Greatness and whispers in your ear and tells you that you are His Daughter and that you are destined for greatness?
Does He ignite a fire in you,
When He touches the deepest places of your soul and constantly reassures you of His Unfailing Love, Power, and Everlasting Love for you?
He is Awesome in all of His Ways
He is The Lord of Lord and King of Kings to the women
and men who will receive Him
He is our Royal Majesty, let Him reign
Because there is none who is worthy of such praise.
Ladies, when we are honoring God, it teaches how to speak and minister to the men in our lives.
Yes, He should ignite a fire,
and we should always keep the fire burning

Are You His Lazy Love ( r ) ?

O God. Thou my God; early will I seek thee; my soul thirsts for You, my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; to see Your power and You glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

Psalms 63: 1,2

He enters the room in all of His Glory, His Awesomeness, His Power and Might
And He reaches for you, wanting to embrace you, to touch you, to caress you, and hold you in His Arms.
He cradles you, reassuring you of His Protection, and Everlasting Love; saying that He will always love you.

Do you tell Him who He is to you.
Speak the words of your heart, reaffirm Him.

Its three o’clock in the morning, and He gently touches you on your shoulder, wanting to spend quality time with you.
Do you gladly arise with tenderness, and anticipation to prepare, with fragrant oils and frankincense, myrrh
Put on your finest robe of silk
And anxiously await knowing that He never fails
His Love is sweeter than honey
And that He is wanting you to tell Him that He is Faithful,
That He is Awesome,
And Strong
There is no one like Him
You will never leave Him
That you can’t make it without Him
You need Him
You love Him
Tell Him
That He’s such a Great Provider
That you appreciate Him

Tell Him that you are who you are because of Him
When He leaves that you can’t wait for His return
Because He gives you Balance and Peace